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Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

You can download torrents on all IPVanish servers. This is a huge advantage since users are not restricted to particular servers which may be slow or in different locations.
Since the online privacy provider offers an unlimited bandwidth, users are able to download content at bl...

Guy

Jan 17, 2018

1

Too slow, billed me after 5 months of cancelling!

Too slow. I used it about 3 years. Then, when I cancelled August 2017 they sent another bill 5 months later! Had to block them from AmEx account to stop them from taking more money. No. Done forever with a company like that.

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Jan 10, 2018

1

IPVanish is dishonest so why trust them as a VPN.

Getting my credit card numbers worked really well. Clicked the next button and I now need to provide them email validation. I contacted them and told them I was not interested in giving my SSN and DOB (Why the would they need my email address...this is supposed to be private and anonymous?) is there another way to access their VPN? Never a response but their documentation says that "once your account is verified, your account will be charged...", so no worries...moving on to the next company. That was 2 years of charges, dozens of emails, and eventually a fraud claim ago. I never used their VPN once. I never even logged onto their site, but I'm sure that someone who steals money by scheming their own customers can be trusted to maintain your anonymity and not sell your information to the highest bidder(at least until bidding closes). Bottom line is DON'T GIVE THEM YOUR CREDIT CARD...use another company. Customer ratings average 1 star on most sites.

Dan

Jan 12, 2018

Odd Reviews

I notice some people say that IPVanish requests things like date of birth or a SSN - that is untrue and if that does end up being asked, then it is likely not an IPVanish support agent that you are talking to.

Mark Maxson

Nov 20, 2017

4

Has proven to be very reliable for my activity on line.

I have been using IP Vanish for a couple of years after a scare on my computer data being compromised. My internet security software proved unreliable and have since changed to a better VPN friendly software. I am happy with the service and price and have had zero problems since signing up. IP Vanish automatically changes my connection information every 30 minutes. There is some sacrifice in speed but worth the security and anonymity.

Lana

Nov 6, 2017

2

Way too slow

I purchased IPVanish to stream videos online, but ended up cancelling since i wasn't able to stream shows without buffering and lagging. I tried different setting and different options with the same result. Tried to watch show in the different geo zone, without any luck. Good idea, need more work.

Kelley

Nov 2, 2017

1

Bad experience.

Difficult time with a good connection for my fire stick. Contacting support is a joke!! No phone number and its 2 days before an email response asking questions .I answer..2 more days to wait for a response! Now I can't figure out how to cancel my account....ugh!!!

Andrew Crawford

Oct 28, 2017

1

Don't waste your money on IPVanish

I purchased IPVanish for a number of reasons as follows. I have a USA cable TV subscription and wanted to use the TV app here in the UK to watch USA content. I was also on vacation in the USA and wanted to watch some UK content whilst overseas. Several problems prior to trip trying to connect to USA cable TV App then whilst in the USA unable to access UK TV content. The VPN did not work as BBC website could detect my location. I contacted customers services but solutions were to no avail. I could not recommend this provider. Try VPN 360 which does work.

Andrew Crawford

Oct 29, 2017

Update.

IPVanish contacted me regarding my issues. Their solution was to try three of their main London servers or the remaining 9 locations within the British Isles. Needless to say none worked on the BBC website. Same old story. Content not available in your geographical location. These people should be put out of business however I'm not sure we as customers have a legal claim as we are trying to subvert some copyright issue???

Matthew Lloyd

Oct 25, 2017

1

TERRIBLE COMPANY

I had a terrible experience with IPVanish. I canceled after 2 months because the service was too slow and I was unable to use it for the purpose I bought it. They stopped collecting payments and everything seemed fine. Two years later, a mysterious $10/month charge started appearing on my bank statement, from PayPal but with no label indicating it was IPVanish. It took several calls to PayPal to finally figure out I was being charged by IPVanish. It took me a long time to notice this wasn't one of my legitimate subscriptions and I ended up being overcharged $240. I didn't use the service at all during that time. They refused to refund any of the money. I am now taking them to small claims court. BUYER BEWARE.

Oct 27, 2017

Fernando Segovia

Oct 27, 2017

I don't know if I can trust IPVanish VPN.

As a possible future VPN customer, my plans are on hold due to issue Mathew Lloyd has with IPVanish VPN. I'm not sure I can trust IPVanish VPN financial ethics or their service claims. I am waiting to see how Mathew Lloyd's issue works out.

Jan 19, 2018

Shri

Sep 30, 2017

1

Doesn’t Work well in India.

It doesn’t connect properly and it doesn’t even change location. I get the message connecting in location and IP tab. I tried using it in Fire stick, Computer, Mobile and all have the same result. Highly Not recommended in India.

LV Neco

Sep 29, 2017

1

IP Vanish is rubbish.

"Every review is personally checked by our team. If we find it is truthful, we will post it within 48 hours."
If this review is published, I will be very surprised. But it is the truth. This is my story with IP Vanish.
The VPN client is rubbish. It doesn't save your settings, it crashes constantly, you try to do updates and eventually you have to go through special uninstall methods to properly uninstall the VPN client because the company's software department have no idea what they are doing.
This company is charging premium prices for a sub standard service. You are paying for all of the servers they have around the world, which you will hardly use anyways. Trust me take my advice. I have used this service for more than 1 year and I have had constant problems from the first week of installation.
They can claim "Best VPN of 2017" but what's the use when their client is rubbish and keeps crashing leaving you vulnerable and frustrated.
Trust me look for another VPN company don't believe the ratings and hype they are rubbish and won't refund your money no matter how much trouble you are having. They will only turn off your automatic subscription renewal, and guess what?? They still took my money when my subscription date ended and I cannot get my money back from them. They are thieves. I am changing my credit card number because of this company because no matter how much I contact them they will not give me money back and I am sure that next time subscription comes around their automatic renewal system will take my money again.

Kevin Westby

Sep 23, 2017

4

Pretty attractive VPN - No Problems - No complaints.

I have been with IPVanish for about 30 days, after leaving SaferWeb. In direct comparison with SaferWeb, IPVanish are demi-gods. I only say this as the service with SaferWeb was not good at all.
IPVanish have, up to now, provided a stable connectivity with good speed. I have not had cause to contact their help-desk, which is a commendation in itself, so I can't make a comment regarding their technical support and I would like to believe that it will stay that way.
The signup process was pretty simple and I experienced no issues installing their client software on both a PC and Android devices. I quite like the "Kill Switch" function, this makes perfect sense to provide to all VPN users. It has kicked-in once over that 30 days, so I am glad of it.
My personal opinion about VPN services is similar to that of general utility services, keep checking around to see which one is offering the best value at the time when you come to renew your VPN service contract. I expect that new players will enter (and leave) the market quite readily over the coming years.

Terry

Sep 18, 2017

1

Lousy service

I enrolled in IPVanish to facilitate torrenting. It does not work. I keep getting copyright infringement notices with my ip address despite the fact that I download with ipvanish connected.
I contacted their tech support and the response I got was incomprehensible.
My advice- use a different company.

James

Oct 3, 2017

James

Very poor.
I took out a yearly subscription and to date I have received nothing. IPvanish do not reply to emails nor is there anyone to chat to.
I eventually got a automated reply from them to say I was103149 in the queue.
I payed by PAYPAL and I am trying to get a refund. But PAYPAL say to wait for 8 days!!!. Not much help there either.
My advice do not subscribe to IPVanish as they are unable to deliver on product and are completely unhelpful.
Buyer beware.

Marc

Sep 14, 2017

2

The speeds on downloads dramatically went down

The speeds on downloads dramatically went down. It glitches and offers to start-up repair and after it's done, it goes over and over again. I am disappointed.. I have chosen this service out of dozens because the reviews were mostly good. I need to switch to something more reliable.

J Prag

Sep 13, 2017

2

Beware Billing Nightmare!

The product is great! The customer service is one step above sending smoke signals.
(No live support available at all). They have expressed to me that their billing system is limited. Meaning, they can not fix billing errors!!! Find a VPN that has a phone number!

ANNA

Sep 10, 2017

2

GLITCHES, LOW SPEED TORRENTING

The speeds on downloads dramatically went down.
It glitches and offers to start-up repair and after it's done, it goes over and over again.
I am disappointed.. I have chosen this service out of dozens because the reviews were mostly good.
I need to switch to something more reliable.

RC

Sep 5, 2017

2

good luck if it connects

Could not connect over 3 public WiFi, home and work even with obfuscate on and over different servers, worked on 4g/lte, mostly either stuck on "connecting" or drops out. Heavy lag on support (only via email) and after 2 days, I canceled it.

Nick

Sep 17, 2017

Matt

Aug 31, 2017

5

Great for streaming

I'm using it to stream stuff I don't wish the gov will track... Nothing serious, but why should they know what I like to watch. Speed is fine and service did the job when I had to switch servers once.
Go with it

Aug 17, 2017

1

Excellent service but too expensive

I found the service worked well but ended up being double billed; one $10 bill per month for my pc and another $9.99 bill per month for my iPhone. When I brought this to the attention of John in their customer service which is only available by email (support@ipvanish.com) they ended up blowing me off. So after having canceled my service with them I purchased a lifetime service with VPN Unlimited for $48. These days I'm more than discussed by unethical business practices that put profits over taking good care of their customers.

Bernd Ebert

Aug 24, 2017

Good Engineering but POOR Service

Technically IPVanish does a good job with the programs they offer but, from a customer service perspective the company's policies are very poor. Examples are: 1) one of the highest priced in the industry; 2) price reductions not passed on to existing customers, just new customers; 3) if you misplace your password or your account in someway gets corrupted their process for getting a new password takes at least 24 hours and several emails; 4) if you cancel your service with them you do not get a refund for your prepaid subscription. The competition has better packages at less than half the price. This is not a company I would buy a long term contract from.

Jack

Aug 16, 2017

5

The best if you speak English

I really like IPVanish. they have two issues that I think you need to be aware of, and if you are ok with them, they offer the best deal.
1. They don't unblock Netflix, nor China great firewall (overall, unblocking is not their biggest advantage).
2. They don't have support (not even FAQ) in any language other than English.
So for people like me, that English is not the native language, but can handle (anyone looking for a VPN is probably in the same boat), this is not an issue. And if you care for privacy, and not simply want to watch hulu, this is the vpn for you (fast, cheap, good service).

Daniel

Aug 8, 2017

1

Good but not recently

I was somewhat happy with their service, but some slow connection speeds but not complaining as it was doing its job....But recently it has been disconnecting. And disconnected while I was torrenting and got the final straw from my ISP provider. ISP provider terminated my account. Not happy as to why it disconnected, but it has done it 3x in the last 2 weeks (around same time as the update)....

Jeff

Aug 15, 2017

IP Vanish: Great when it works

I have to echo the sentiments of Daniel from 8/8/2017. IPVanish has done the exact same thing to me in the exact same time frame. Dumped me out of the session (while I was sleeping) and left me exposed to the world, including my internet provider, while I was torrenting. This is the ONLY reason I got the product, and if it's not going to stay connected, they're isn't much point to having it. This drop in connection needs to be addressed, or they're going to lose their customers.

Jason

Aug 8, 2017

1

Forget it

I have used IPVanish but it does not work well for me. The application sometimes freezes and I have a hard time connecting to servers in the region of Panama. I live in Panama. You say " The cheapest option is for those who want a full year of service. They also offer a 7-day money-back guarantee, so you can determine if it is the right choice for you." But then you are stuck with them.

Boosted

Jul 23, 2017

1

Not Good

The service worked well for the first week and then went down. Connection was sketchy and speed was slow. When I disconnected from IPVanish, it would erase my TCP/IP settings and I would have to manually renew lease to join the home network. I chatted with customer service a few times but they blamed Mac or my settings. Obviously some sort of patch is needed after update for Mac users. I signed up for the yearly service of IPVanish and now fighting with them via PayPal to get my money back. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY or TIME

Mirko

Jul 19, 2017

4

Very good

I have just started to use. For now works OK. Little to long to connect (windows 10) but reasonable. Torrents download very good. Android app works perfectly. Paid one year 59 US. Price reasonable. Score from me 4.5.

Ken

Jul 15, 2017

1

Doesn't even work on Windows 7

I couldn't install their client on a Win7 so I sent an email to their customer support for a refund or a link to download a compatible software for my OS. I got an automated response with a bunch of useless/not working links so I cancelled straight away.
The cancellation button was very well hidden which was another red flag for me as they only give you a refund if you cancel within 7 days of subscribing which would've probably passed had I waited for a real person to respond to my email.

Melanie

Aug 15, 2017

Not happy

I agree with you about windows 10!!! I cancelled because of poor instructions how to install. Not to mention somehow my router and connection got messed up to where nothing was connecting to my router. Then the icing on the cake was the only form of communication was email. I disconnected Sunday. Now trying to determine who I want to go with. Also ipvanish is not a BBB member but they have a F.

Ben

Jun 27, 2017

5

Reliable and simple

I have to say I'm totally happy with IPVanish, as I said above it's simple to use and works like a dream for me and the price is reasonable.If you choose a server that's relatively near I notice almost zero latency. Obviously the further away the server the higher the ping.It also comes with the option to change Ip at set intervals.

Lukas Neumann

May 28, 2017

1

IPVanish

IPVanish is a fraud. When I signed up I received a mail asking for a copy of my Credit Card as well as government issued ID. My Credit Card was supposedly not to be charged until they received the requested documents. It turned out my card was charged immediately and they didn't reply to any emails from then on. Summary: They asked me for my ID, tried to phish my documents and stole my money.

Sep 28, 2017

Absolutely agree

I have had the same experience with these people. They asked me to confirm my location and identification. Why would I want to do this if my objective is to remain anonymous? If they accept Bitcoin, how does the coincide with the same philosophy?

Sheila McLean

May 11, 2017

1

Not impressed with IPVanish

I've been using IPVanish since I paid a 2 year subscription in December 2016 and have now cancelled the renewal. It works reasonably OK on my Android phone but is awful on Windows 10. It takes ages to log in and then ages to ping and ages to connect. When my computer goes to sleep it sometimes sleeps too but kids on it's still working and I have to disconnect and reconnect when I find it's no longer connected to the internet. Searching on the internet is a painful process as I can't do anything without proving I'm not a robot, not just once, but several times before I can use the search engine. Recently, I've been getting Connection Error messages which I can't resolve without rebooting my machine. The experience I had with their support which I first had issues in December was pretty useless and didn't encourage me to try again. I'm now testing another provider and will decide shortly which to switch to. Definitely do not recommend.

Peter Brazil

May 3, 2017

1

Terrible for Mac OS 10.10+

No functionality worked correctly. Lots of Bugs. I was very unhappy. Netflix did not work ... I'll move to another. I requested a refund. Not recommended for MAC or IOS. I have not tested on windows 10.

Ryan

Jan 4, 2016

3

Like it, but it gets a bit slow

This is a good VPN service, very secure and reliable, and with lots of IP addresses available. You can also set it up so that it starts automatically when Windows starts, which saves some time. However, it can get a bit slow sometimes, probably because it uses such a high level of encryption. Also, you can’t have two OpenVPN connections, which is a bit limiting.

Brandon

Jan 1, 2016

4

Hard to start, fine to use

My first impressions were not that good. It took me quite a while to set this VPN up. It felt like I had to go through every possible configuration option. However, once it was all set up, everything worked fine. The connection works well and it’s perfectly secure. Also, you can pay it with bitcoin. This is a good service.

Tylor

Oct 25, 2015

3

Secure, but difficult to set up

This VPN is very secure and it will really guarantee your anonymity. It gives you lots of different connection and encryption options. However, setting it up can be difficult and confusing, since you have to go through many different configuration steps. So this is fine if you know a bit about VPNs, but not so much if you’re a newbie.

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Features

Description

Number of Server Locations (countries)

60

Number of servers

750

Number of IP Addresses

40000

Does VPN keep logs

No

Includes Kill Switch

Yes

Devices per license

5

How to use IPVanish VPN 4.9 / 5.0

While it seems straightforward, some have had trouble when it comes to connecting and setting up their configurations the first time. Others have had no trouble at all. Once everything is up and running, though, there doesn’t seem to be any issue with getting online with the VPN.

IPVanish Installation:

1. You can easily download the latest version of IPVanish by clicking the VPN Software button at the top of the website page.
2. Select your operating system, before scrolling down and clicking ‘Download Software’.
3. When it has finished downloading, launch the install file. If the file security warning appears, click ‘Run’.
4. Click ‘Install’, if asked if IPVanish can make changes to your computer, click ‘Yes’.
5. When the program has been successfully installed, click ‘Launch’ to open.
6. Enter your IPVanish username and password to open the ‘Dashboard’.
7. Use the drop-down boxes at the top of the ‘Dashboard’ to select your desired protocol and server.
8. Click the ‘Connect’ button in the top right of the ‘Dashboard’.
9. When connected the symbol will turn green. Click it again to disconnect.
10. You can also connect to a specific server by selecting ‘Server Selection’ at the left side of the screen. You can connect to any of the listed servers by double-clicking them in the ‘List’ tab. You can also select a server by going through ‘By Use’ or clicking any of the green dots on the ‘Map’.

1-Year Plan

3-Month Plan

1-Month Plan

IPVanish has three different payment options available based on the length of service you would like to choose. You can choose a single month plan, a three-month plan, and a full year plan. The cheapest option is for those who want a full year of service. They also offer a 7-day money-back guarantee, so you can determine if it is the right choice for you.

Reliability & Support4.9 / 5.0

Overall, most user have found that the reliability is decent. Since they have a money-back guarantee though, it might be something you want to check out for yourself in the first few days of using the service.

You may also be wondering about the support system for IPVanish. Like many of the other services on the market, they offer an array of options for getting help. They do have a number of different methods for getting assistance. One of the first you may want to use is the support center. You can browse by topic and then find answers to many of the common questions that other customers have had in the past.

However, they also have 24/7/365 support you can use by connecting with them through the email system, or by posting a public question. They stress that the support requests that come to them are handled on a first-come, first-serve basis. This means it might be a little while before you get help. However, many who have actually used this system say that they tend to get a response back within a couple of hours at most through the email system. The responses are often somewhat generic though, and the answer you get might not prove to be the solution you need. This would necessitate spending more time emailing the company to get help.

The Bottom Line

Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

IPVanish is a barebones provider who offers competitive pricing and more than 400 servers in 60 countries

IPVanish is a very strong service and one of the market leaders. They offer high security and reliability and, of importance to some, they allow you to pay using Bitcoin, as well as have a zero-logging policy. They are a relatively inexpensive option and make it very easy to get started. They are a tier-1 service who own their own physical points of presence and servers, making for a more secure service. They also recently added a kill switch, only adding to their arsenal. IPVanish has a large number of servers in 61 countries to choose from as well as all of the protocols that you could hope to have access to. Finally, they place no restrictions on peer-to-peer traffic (Torrents) and even feature a SOCKS5 proxy for this purpose.

Overall Rating 4.6

Overall Rating 4.6

Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

IPVanish is one of the best VPN providers out there when it comes to protecting your privacy online. It is at the top of our list, along with ExpressVPN and NordVPN. The huge list of 400 servers in 61 countries means that you can keep your location confidential, while shared VPN connections make traffic completely untraceable. IPVanish also does not keep traffic logs of its user data, so you remain completely anonymous.

IPVanish is a tier-1 VPN provider, meaning they own their own servers around the world, translating to a more secure network for their customers. They also handle all software development and customer service in-house. IPVanish offers a range of protocols including OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP as well as 256-bit encryption.

The speed of the service was not always what it should be – at times it was slow, and that has the potential to be problematic for those who happen to do a lot of streaming. The service has the features that you expect, but there are few things that go “above and beyond” the call of duty to make it an ideal VPN.

Now, it is time to look at some of the features available with IPVanish. One of the best ways to determine whether a service is right for you or not is to look at the various features. Some have called IPVanish a “bare bones” VPN service because it offers only what you need for VPN without many frills or options. That might be true, but there are still some features to consider.

The service offers unlimited bandwidth, unlimited P2P traffic, unlimited server switching, and anonymous torrenting. Of course, these are generally what most consumers would feel should be standard with a VPN service.

One of the questions that many people have when they are choosing a VPN service is the available protocols. IPVanish actually has quite a few options including PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IPSec, and IKEv. The service also offers 256-bit encryption. All of the servers are shared, and it avoids Google blocking.

Another one of the features of IPVanish that many enjoy is the large number of servers available. They have more than 400 servers across 60 countries, and more than 40,000 IP addresses.

The service works with many different platforms as well. It operates on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, routers, Chromebooks, and Windows phones. Therefore, it should be able to work with just about any device that you might have. In fact, you are able to connect to up to five devices at the same time. This can be helpful for those who happen to have more than one device they need to connect to the web, which is just about everyone today. You can use it for your desktop computer, your laptop, phones, and tablet, all at the same time.

Best VPNs for Torrents Rating 4.8

Best VPNs for Torrents Rating 4.8

Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

You can download torrents on all IPVanish servers. This is a huge advantage since users are not restricted to particular servers which may be slow or in different locations.

Since the online privacy provider offers an unlimited bandwidth, users are able to download content at blinding speeds. The servers also allow a variety of encryption protocols when connecting, so users can choose their security level and torrent speeds.

File sharing is allowed using both uTorrent and BitTorrent protocols. The servers have no blocked services in any of their packages. They offer similar services to all users; prices only vary in relation to the duration that the users access services.

IPVanish is one of the best VPN providers out there when it comes to protecting your privacy online. The huge list of 400 servers in 61 countries means that you can keep your location confidential, while shared VPN connections make traffic completely untraceable. Crucially, IPVanish does not keep traffic logs of its user data so you remain completely anonymous.

Importantly, IPVanish is a tier-1 VPN provider, meaning they own their own servers around the world, translating to a more secure network for their customers. They also handle all software development and customer service in-house. IPVanish offers a range of protocols including OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP as well as 256-bit encryption.

The speed of the service was not always what it should be – sometimes it would slow, and that has the potential to be problematic for those who happen to do a lot of streaming. The service has the features that you expect, but there are few things that go “above and beyond” the call of duty to make it an ideal VPN.

Now, it is time to look at some of the features available with IPVanish. One of the best ways to determine whether a service is right for you or not is to look at the various features. Some have called IPVanish a “bare bones” VPN service because it offers only what you need for VPN without many frills or options. That might be true, but there are still some features to consider.

The service offers unlimited bandwidth, unlimited P2P traffic, unlimited server switching, and anonymous torrenting. Of course, these are generally what most consumers would feel should be standard with a VPN service.

One of the questions that many people have when they are choosing a VPN service is the available protocols. IPVanish actually has quite a few options including PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IPSec, and IKEv@. The service also offers 256-bit encryption. All of the servers are shared, and it avoids Google blocking.

Another one of the features of IPVanish that many enjoy is the high number of servers available. They have more than 400 servers across 60 countries, and they have more than 40,000 IP addresses.

The service will work with many different platforms as well. It works on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, routers, Chromebooks, and Windows phones. Therefore, it should be able to work with just about any device that you might have. In fact, you are able to connect to up to five devices at the same time. This can be helpful for those who happen to have more than one device they need to connect to the web, which is just about everyone today. You can use it for your desktop computer, your laptop, phones, and tablet, all at the same time.

The fastest encryption protocol to use with torrents is OpenVPN. Otherwise, it is also possible with other protocols, allowing the users more sophisticated 256-bit encryption when surfing the internet.

Best VPNs for Windows Rating 4.6

Best VPNs for Windows Rating 4.6

Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

IPvanish VPN services are available for all Windows users. The Windows client offered by this online privacy provider is simple to configure and use. The interface is easy to understand and you can operate all functionalities of the software without lagging.

As the general VPN services offered are simplistic, the Windows client does not offer as many features as most other VPN providers. However, the features available seem enough to support the user’s needs.

The user has the ability to choose their location type using different options such as the map view.Additionally, the Windows client allows for periodic change in VPN services which is an advantage to the users that would like to change IPs and maintain stealth and stay free from hackers and prying eyes. The users are also able to choose the connection type that they need. It also has an option for launching on start-up.

The only downside is that the software features are all ported to the website. It also has the toolbar that allows users to operate most of the functionalities, but still remains slower than it would be with an application.

IPVanish is one of the best VPN providers out there when it comes to protecting your privacy online. The huge list of 400 servers in 61 countries means that you can keep your location confidential, while shared VPN connections make traffic completely untraceable. Crucially, IPVanish does not keep traffic logs of its user data so you remain completely anonymous.
Importantly, IPVanish is a tier-1 VPN provider, meaning they own their own servers around the world, translating to a more secure network for their customers. They also handle all software development and customer service in-house. IPVanish offers a range of protocols including OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP as well as 256-bit encryption.

The speed of the service was not always what it should be – sometimes it would slow, and that has the potential to be problematic for those who happen to do a lot of streaming. The service has the features that you expect, but there are few things that go “above and beyond” the call of duty to make it an ideal VPN.

Now, it is time to look at some of the features available with IPVanish. One of the best ways to determine whether a service is right for you or not is to look at the various features. Some have called IPVanish a “bare bones” VPN service because it offers only what you need for VPN without many frills or options. That might be true, but there are still some features to consider.

The service offers unlimited bandwidth, unlimited P2P traffic, unlimited server switching, and anonymous torrenting. Of course, these are generally what most consumers would feel should be standard with a VPN service.

One of the questions that many people have when they are choosing a VPN service is the available protocols. IPVanish actually has quite a few options including PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IPSec, and IKEv@. The service also offers 256-bit encryption. All of the servers are shared, and it avoids Google blocking.

Another one of the features of IPVanish that many enjoy is the high number of servers available. They have more than 400 servers across 60 countries, and they have more than 40,000 IP addresses.

The service will work with many different platforms as well. It works on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, routers, Chromebooks, and Windows phones. Therefore, it should be able to work with just about any device that you might have. In fact, you are able to connect to up to five devices at the same time. This can be helpful for those who happen to have more than one device they need to connect to the web, which is just about everyone today. You can use it for your desktop computer, your laptop, phones, and tablet, all at the same time.

Best VPNs for Android Rating 4.6

Best VPNs for Android Rating 4.6

Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

IPVanish VPN provider offers a full-functional application for Android users. The application is available for download in the Google Play store, making it easily accessible for android users. The application on the android platform is also easy to use and operates just like the iOS app.

The users are able to change their IP addresses from the App, choose the location settings and connection type. By default, android connects using the OpenVPN protocol. However, it is possible and easy to configure the device to connect through PPTP and L2TP.

Users have the ability to access all services that one using a desktop would have, from the device.

IPVanish is one of the best VPN providers out there when it comes to protecting your privacy online. The huge list of 400 servers in 61 countries means that you can keep your location confidential, while shared VPN connections make traffic completely untraceable. Crucially, IPVanish does not keep traffic logs of its user data so you remain completely anonymous.
However, there are some key functions missing that could compromise your identity. For Importantly, IPVanish is a tier-1 VPN provider, meaning they own their own servers around the world, translating to a more secure network for their customers. They also handle all software development and customer service in-house. IPVanish offers a range of protocols including OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP as well as 256-bit encryption.

The speed of the service was not always what it should be – sometimes it would slow, and that has the potential to be problematic for those who happen to do a lot of streaming. The service has the features that you expect, but there are few things that go “above and beyond” the call of duty to make it an ideal VPN.

Now, it is time to look at some of the features available with IPVanish. One of the best ways to determine whether a service is right for you or not is to look at the various features. Some have called IPVanish a “bare bones” VPN service because it offers only what you need for VPN without many frills or options. That might be true, but there are still some features to consider.

The service offers unlimited bandwidth, unlimited P2P traffic, unlimited server switching, and anonymous torrenting. Of course, these are generally what most consumers would feel should be standard with a VPN service.

One of the questions that many people have when they are choosing a VPN service is the available protocols. IPVanish actually has quite a few options including PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IPSec, and IKEv@. The service also offers 256-bit encryption. All of the servers are shared, and it avoids Google blocking.

Another one of the features of IPVanish that many enjoy is the high number of servers available. They have more than 400 servers across 60 countries, and they have more than 40,000 IP addresses.

The service will work with many different platforms as well. It works on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, routers, Chromebooks, and Windows phones. Therefore, it should be able to work with just about any device that you might have. In fact, you are able to connect to up to five devices at the same time. This can be helpful for those who happen to have more than one device they need to connect to the web, which is just about everyone today. You can use it for your desktop computer, your laptop, phones, and tablet, all at the same time.

Best VPNs for MAC Rating 4.7

Best VPNs for MAC Rating 4.7

Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

IPvanish software is compatible with Mac OS X. The client interface for Mac is basic and simple to use.

The user is able to change IPs occasionally. It is straightforward, with a toolbar interface that allows one to choose their location preferences, their IP addresses and has an easy option for turning VPN on/off. The user also has the option to auto-connect to the VPN servers when internet connection is established.

However, this VPN service does not have the kill switch option, offered on so many of the alternatives. This means that in case their servers disconnect, the users are liable to possible exposure. The option is important as it ensures that the users’ privacy and security is not compromised at all times. The reliability of their servers with over 95% uptime according to tests done as well as numerous customer reviews, reveals IPVanish to be a reasonable choice.

IPVanish is one of the best VPN providers out there when it comes to protecting your privacy online. The huge list of 400 servers in 61 countries means that you can keep your location confidential, while shared VPN connections make traffic completely untraceable. Crucially, IPVanish does not keep traffic logs of its user data so you remain completely anonymous.

Importantly, IPVanish is a tier-1 VPN provider, meaning they own their own servers around the world, translating to a more secure network for their customers. They also handle all software development and customer service in-house. IPVanish offers a range of protocols including OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP as well as 256-bit encryption.

The speed of the service was not always what it should be – sometimes it would slow, and that has the potential to be problematic for those who happen to do a lot of streaming. The service has the features that you expect, but there are few things that go “above and beyond” the call of duty to make it an ideal VPN.

Now, it is time to look at some of the features available with IPVanish. One of the best ways to determine whether a service is right for you or not is to look at the various features. Some have called IPVanish a “bare bones” VPN service because it offers only what you need for VPN without many frills or options. That might be true, but there are still some features to consider.

The service offers unlimited bandwidth, unlimited P2P traffic, unlimited server switching, and anonymous torrenting. Of course, these are generally what most consumers would feel should be standard with a VPN service.

One of the questions that many people have when they are choosing a VPN service is the available protocols. IPVanish actually has quite a few options including PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IPSec, and IKEv@. The service also offers 256-bit encryption. All of the servers are shared, and it avoids Google blocking.

Another one of the features of IPVanish that many enjoy is the high number of servers available. They have more than 400 servers across 60 countries, and they have more than 40,000 IP addresses.

The service will work with many different platforms as well. It works on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, routers, Chromebooks, and Windows phones. Therefore, it should be able to work with just about any device that you might have. In fact, you are able to connect to up to five devices at the same time. This can be helpful for those who happen to have more than one device they need to connect to the web, which is just about everyone today. You can use it for your desktop computer, your laptop, phones, and tablet, all at the same time.

Best VPNs for iOS Rating 4.9

Best VPNs for iOS Rating 4.9

Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

IPVanish VPN has an application for iPhone and iPad users. The application is readily available on Apple Store. It is a basic application that allows iOS device users to access content from other parts of the world with geo-restrictions, with a very fast connection. Installation of the application on iOS devices does not allow OpenVPN by default. However, the users have the option to configure the protocol if they prefer it.

OpenVPN is recommended for the users that need fast connections for streaming media, downloading torrents and sharing files. The iOS allows for PPTP and L2TP connection options by default. The users, therefore, have the options to choose from a range of protocols to find the best and most suitable for their use.

IPVanish is one of the best VPN providers out there when it comes to protecting your privacy online. The huge list of 400 servers in 61 countries means that you can keep your location confidential, while shared VPN connections make traffic completely untraceable. Crucially, IPVanish does not keep traffic logs of its user data so you remain completely anonymous.
Importantly, IPVanish is a tier-1 VPN provider, meaning they own their own servers around the world, translating to a more secure network for their customers. They also handle all software development and customer service in-house. IPVanish offers a range of protocols including OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP as well as 256-bit encryption.

The speed of the service was not always what it should be – sometimes it would slow, and that has the potential to be problematic for those who happen to do a lot of streaming. The service has the features that you expect, but there are few things that go “above and beyond” the call of duty to make it an ideal VPN.

Now, it is time to look at some of the features available with IPVanish. One of the best ways to determine whether a service is right for you or not is to look at the various features. Some have called IPVanish a “bare bones” VPN service because it offers only what you need for VPN without many frills or options. That might be true, but there are still some features to consider.

The service offers unlimited bandwidth, unlimited P2P traffic, unlimited server switching, and anonymous torrenting. Of course, these are generally what most consumers would feel should be standard with a VPN service.

One of the questions that many people have when they are choosing a VPN service is the available protocols. IPVanish actually has quite a few options including PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IPSec, and IKEv@. The service also offers 256-bit encryption. All of the servers are shared, and it avoids Google blocking.

Another one of the features of IPVanish that many enjoy is the high number of servers available. They have more than 400 servers across 60 countries, and they have more than 40,000 IP addresses.

The service will work with many different platforms as well. It works on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, routers, Chromebooks, and Windows phones. Therefore, it should be able to work with just about any device that you might have. In fact, you are able to connect to up to five devices at the same time. This can be helpful for those who happen to have more than one device they need to connect to the web, which is just about everyone today. You can use it for your desktop computer, your laptop, phones, and tablet, all at the same time.

Best VPNs for USA Rating 4.6

Best VPNs for USA Rating 4.6

Alex (Shurf) Frenkel

(Ex-Hacker, left the dark side and teaches young padawans to use the force)

The IPVanish VPN provider has over 400 servers spread across 61 countries. Among them, are servers in the USA. A speed test carried out in different locations of the USA from the West Coast and East Coast showed that the country is well served despite the huge traffic, with reliable connections throughout. The speed for streaming media from Netflix, BBC and other programs is fast and secure.

The test ratings for IPVanish VPN agree with the website’s assertion of being a tier-1 VPN provider. The VPN provider offers unlimited bandwidth for all its subscription packages. It is arguably the most secure VPN provider, considering their zero logging policy. They offer shared VPN, which makes it more secure by making it impossible to track the users’ activities.

IPVanish is one of the best VPN providers out there when it comes to protecting your privacy online. The huge list of 400 servers in 61 countries means that you can keep your location confidential, while shared VPN connections make traffic completely untraceable. Crucially, IPVanish does not keep traffic logs of its user data so you remain completely anonymous.
Importantly, IPVanish is a tier-1 VPN provider, meaning they own their own servers around the world, translating to a more secure network for their customers. They also handle all software development and customer service in-house. IPVanish offers a range of protocols including OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP as well as 256-bit encryption.

The speed of the service was not always what it should be – sometimes it would slow, and that has the potential to be problematic for those who happen to do a lot of streaming. The service has the features that you expect, but there are few things that go “above and beyond” the call of duty to make it an ideal VPN.

Now, it is time to look at some of the features available with IPVanish. One of the best ways to determine whether a service is right for you or not is to look at the various features. Some have called IPVanish a “bare bones” VPN service because it offers only what you need for VPN without many frills or options. That might be true, but there are still some features to consider.

The service offers unlimited bandwidth, unlimited P2P traffic, unlimited server switching, and anonymous torrenting. Of course, these are generally what most consumers would feel should be standard with a VPN service.

One of the questions that many people have when they are choosing a VPN service is the available protocols. IPVanish actually has quite a few options including PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IPSec, and IKEv@. The service also offers 256-bit encryption. All of the servers are shared, and it avoids Google blocking.

Another one of the features of IPVanish that many enjoy is the high number of servers available. They have more than 400 servers across 60 countries, and they have more than 40,000 IP addresses.

The service will work with many different platforms as well. It works on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, routers, Chromebooks, and Windows phones. Therefore, it should be able to work with just about any device that you might have. In fact, you are able to connect to up to five devices at the same time. This can be helpful for those who happen to have more than one device they need to connect to the web, which is just about everyone today. You can use it for your desktop computer, your laptop, phones, and tablet, all at the same time.